One thing I might suggest that often plays havoc with OCR packages is to make sure the page is right side up when you scan it.
I realize that most software programs will turn it right side up after it's scanned, then try to OCR it, but there is a possibility that it's trying to OCR the upside down image, and that's why you're getting the chicken scratch. Have you tried scanning it twice, with each end the other way around? Another thing I would suggest is taking a soft cloth to it, and cleaning it so you are sure that it is clean. Once you've cleaned it, try the suggestion I gave above and see if that works out for you. Victor Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]